<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Masonic Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masonic Block has produced over a dozen albums of original music. The band's output transcends the genres of rock, folk, punk, metal, pop, electronic, ambient, and experimental music. ]]></description><link>https://www.masonicblock.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-Lih!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F64c72125-2ffc-40d9-a1c6-3fb60b25ae84_1280x1280.png</url><title>Masonic Block</title><link>https://www.masonicblock.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:44:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.masonicblock.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[James M. Masnov]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[masonicblock@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[masonicblock@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[James M. 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Masnov]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Elaine Dances her Little Kicks to “My Main Circuit” by Masonic Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8220;My Main Circuit;&#8221; from the Masonic Block album, Star of the Morning]]></description><link>https://www.masonicblock.com/p/elaine-dances-her-little-kicks-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.masonicblock.com/p/elaine-dances-her-little-kicks-to</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:42:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212242590/a1a2220e59d0c2f8af00d4acc01d01f5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[People Can’t Help but Dance to “Sex Electric” by Masonic Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8220;Sex Electric;&#8221; from the Masonic Block album, Sonic Low-Fi Abortions]]></description><link>https://www.masonicblock.com/p/people-cant-help-but-dance-to-sex</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.masonicblock.com/p/people-cant-help-but-dance-to-sex</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:39:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212241782/4a145eab7620dffac0060c295af046f1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Sunrise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track Three on the Masonic Block album, Consumed by the Fire]]></description><link>https://www.masonicblock.com/p/silver-sunrise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.masonicblock.com/p/silver-sunrise</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200015059/144d2dce1e5562253e21822a20e60187.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Silver Sunrise&#8221; was written and produced by James M. Masnov.</p><p><em>Consumed by the Fire</em> is a largely melodic and acoustic collection of songs which nevertheless delves into some surprising sonic territory, including experimental/ambient noise ("Put Me Down") and ten-minute epics ("Tale of Billy and Michelle," "Born Silver"). Produced and performed largely by James M. Masnov with appearances by Jay Pratt and KC D. Lowery on "Tale of Billy and Michelle," and Matt Stevens and Martin Rush on "These Cold and Empty Arms." Features a number of Masonic Block favorites, including "Going Home," "I See It Blind," and "Zen Detective."</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.masonicblock.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.masonicblock.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h5>Masonic Block&#8217;s music is available on every major streaming platform and at <a href="https://masonicblock.com/home">masonicblock.com</a>.</h5><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[I See it Blind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track Two on the Masonic Block album, Consumed by the Fire]]></description><link>https://www.masonicblock.com/p/i-see-it-blind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.masonicblock.com/p/i-see-it-blind</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:01:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200014606/12dc523d005f7e84566b2f043f936b6c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;I See it Blind&#8221; was written and produced by James M. Masnov.</p><p><em>Consumed by the Fire</em> is a largely melodic and acoustic collection of songs which nevertheless delves into some surprising sonic territory, including experimental/ambient noise ("Put Me Down") and ten-minute epics ("Tale of Billy and Michelle," "Born Silver"). Produced and performed largely by James M. Masnov with appearances by Jay Pratt and KC D. Lowery on "Tale of Billy and Michelle," and Matt Stevens and Martin Rush on "These Cold and Empty Arms." Features a number of Masonic Block favorites, including "Going Home," "I See It Blind," and "Zen Detective."</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.masonicblock.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.masonicblock.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h5>Masonic Block&#8217;s music is available on every major streaming platform and at <a href="https://masonicblock.com/home">masonicblock.com</a>.</h5><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track One on the Masonic Block album, Consumed by the Fire]]></description><link>https://www.masonicblock.com/p/going-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.masonicblock.com/p/going-home</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200012090/4bc322296c81abdb9df8d6c490c8cf7d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Going Home&#8221; was written and produced by James M. Masnov.</p><p><em>Consumed by the Fire</em> is a largely melodic and acoustic collection of songs which nevertheless delves into some surprising sonic territory, including experimental/ambient noise ("Put Me Down") and ten-minute epics ("Tale of Billy and Michelle," "Born Silver"). Produced and performed largely by James M. Masnov with appearances by Jay Pratt and KC D. Lowery on "Tale of Billy and Michelle," and Matt Stevens and Martin Rush on "These Cold and Empty Arms." Features a number of Masonic Block favorites, including "Going Home," "I See It Blind," and "Zen Detective."</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.masonicblock.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.masonicblock.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h5>Masonic Block&#8217;s music is available on every major streaming platform and at <a href="https://masonicblock.com/home">masonicblock.com</a>.</h5><div><hr></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Official Masonic Block Site!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a dozen albums of original music, delivered one song at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.masonicblock.com/p/welcome-to-the-official-masonic-block</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.masonicblock.com/p/welcome-to-the-official-masonic-block</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:28:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!krt7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17cb09a2-9a64-488c-84d8-55a511a5f1ad_1600x1600.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for joining us on this journey. Get ready to experience the sonic adventure of having each original <strong>Masonic Block</strong> recording delivered to you <em>in order</em>, ultimately covering the entire musical canon.</p><p>While the music catalog will build and become available on this site over time, and several albums can already be found on major music streaming platforms, we wanted to offer something new, different, and more intimate. We wanted to add a personal touch to those who enjoy listening to <strong>Masonic Block</strong>. By doing so, we hope you take in the music in a new way, share it with others, and join us on this extended tour of over a dozen albums and scores of original songs.</p><p>Each song delivered every month is able to be streamed immediately and is simultaneously able to be downloaded <em>absolutely free</em>. Stream, download, listen, and share! The music is yours to enjoy, and to keep. Any songs you may have missed along the way (if you did not subscribe at the beginning of this music delivery project), you will find them on this site, where they can also be played and downloaded for free.</p><p><strong>It is hoped that you discover (and rediscover) some favorites, appreciate certain compositions for the first time, and put yourself on a unique path that Masonic Block is seeking to take you on: where the music you hear is neither due to an inhuman algorithm, nor the result of a default playlist, but instead acts as a splendidly new, unexpected, surprising exploration that embraces life in all of its complexity, tragedy, and beauty. </strong></p><p>For those wanting a bit extra, and who would like to support Masonic Block further, consider one of our upgraded options (as a supporting subscriber or our Legacy option).</p><p><strong>Thank you for being here and for wanting something a bit different from what most others are offering. You came to the right place. 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